Fix github actions release pipeline and add verification

[zkbkb]

# Fix GitHub Release Pipeline for Go Binaries

## Summary

This PR fixes the critical issue where Go binaries fail to download (404 error) by properly attaching compiled binaries to GitHub releases and adding comprehensive verification stages.

## Problem

Users attempting to install git-status-dash Go binaries receive 404 errors because the release workflow only uploads artifacts temporarily within the workflow context, never attaching them to the actual GitHub release.

```bash
# This fails with 404
curl -L https://github.com/ejfox/git-status-dash/releases/latest/download/git-status-dash-go-linux-amd64

Solution

1. Enhanced Release Workflow

• Added verify-node and verify-go jobs for pre-release validation
• Properly attach binaries using softprops/action-gh-release
• Generate SHA256 checksums for all binaries
• Comprehensive error checking and validation

2. Local Testing Capability

• Created test-release.sh for local release simulation
• Mirrors GitHub Actions workflow locally
• Beautiful colored output with status indicators

3. Documentation Updates

• Added workflow status badges
• Clear installation instructions
• Performance comparison data

Changes

• 📝 Modified .github/workflows/production_release.yml - Complete workflow restructure
• ✨ Added test-release.sh - Local testing script
• 📚 Created MODIFICATION_REPORT.md - Detailed change documentation
• 📊 Created UPSTREAM_COMPARISON.md - Comparison with original repository
• 🎯 Created PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md - This PR template

Testing

Local Testing

# Run local release test
./test-release.sh

# Expected: All green checkmarks

CI Testing

# Create test tag
git tag v0.0.1-test
git push origin v0.0.1-test

# Verify in Actions tab that all 5 jobs pass
# Check release page for binaries

Verification Checklist

• All 5 workflow jobs pass (verify-node, verify-go, release-nodejs, release-go, create-release)
• Binaries are attached to GitHub release
• Download links work (no 404 errors)
• Checksums are generated and included
• Local test script passes all checks
• README badges show correct status

Breaking Changes

None - Full backward compatibility maintained.

Screenshots

Before

$ curl -L .../git-status-dash-go-linux-amd64
404: Not Found

After

$ curl -L .../git-status-dash-go-linux-amd64
[Binary downloads successfully]

Related Issues

Fixes #2 - Installation script returns 404 for Go binaries

Additional Notes

• First release after merge should use a test tag to verify
• Ensure NPM_TOKEN secret is configured
• Monitor first few releases for any issues

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Summary of Changes

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This pull request addresses a critical issue preventing users from downloading Go binaries by completely revamping the GitHub Actions release pipeline. It introduces robust pre-release verification steps, ensures binaries are properly attached to GitHub releases, and provides a comprehensive local testing utility, significantly improving both user and developer experience for the project's release process.

Highlights

• Release Pipeline Overhaul: The GitHub Actions production_release.yml workflow has been completely restructured to ensure Go binaries are correctly attached to GitHub releases, resolving previous 404 errors.
• Comprehensive Verification: New verify-node and verify-go jobs have been introduced to validate builds and binaries across multiple platforms (Linux, Darwin, Windows for amd64/arm64) before release, including size checks and execution tests.
• Local Release Testing: A new test-release.sh script provides developers with a robust local simulation of the entire release workflow, enabling pre-push verification with detailed, colored output.
• Enhanced Documentation & Reporting: New markdown files (MODIFICATION_REPORT.md, UPSTREAM_COMPARISON.md, PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md) have been added to thoroughly document the changes, compare with the upstream, and streamline future PRs.
• Improved User Experience: Users will now be able to reliably download Go binaries directly from GitHub releases, fixing a critical installation barrier.

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Code Review

This PR significantly improves the project's CI/CD pipeline by addressing a critical issue with Go binary releases. The addition of verification jobs, a local testing script, and comprehensive documentation enhances reliability and developer experience. The new documentation is well-written and informative. My review focuses on minor best-practice improvements for the new markdown files.